{"id":472527,"date":"2025-08-16T13:04:02","date_gmt":"2025-08-16T20:04:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/?p=472527"},"modified":"2025-08-17T14:03:12","modified_gmt":"2025-08-17T21:03:12","slug":"onenote-alternatives-for-mac","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/onenote-alternatives-for-mac\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Best OneNote Alternative Options for Mac Version Users"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>OneNote for Mac is a solid note-taking tool. It\u2019s organized and flexible and has helped plenty of people capture everything from grocery lists to genius-level brainstorming sessions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But if you&#8217;re a Mac version user, you\u2019ve probably noticed a few rough edges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Maybe it&#8217;s the sync delays<span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">, or how some features feel like they were built with another OS in mind, or maybe you just wonder\u2026&nbsp;<em>if this note-taking experience could be smoother.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The truth is, OneNote does a lot, but it\u2019s not the only player in the game. And depending on your workflow, setup, or creative process, there might be a note-taking application that feels more like a natural extension of your Mac environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this blog, we\u2019ll walk through some of the best <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/onenote-alternatives\/\">Microsoft OneNote alternatives<\/a> for Mac! Apps that offer an intuitive user interface design, seamless task integration, and productivity tools that just <em>work<\/em> the way you do.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-table-of-contents-block ub_table-of-contents\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-430f7573-f03f-4a37-80df-cc812dbda907\" data-linktodivider=\"false\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" data-enablesmoothscroll=\"false\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\" data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header-container\" style=\"\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header\" style=\"text-align: left; \">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-title\">10 Best OneNote Alternative Options for Mac Version Users<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\" style=\"\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column \">\n\t\t\t\t<ul style=\"\"><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/onenote-alternatives-for-mac\/#0-popular-note-taking-apps-you-can-consider-for-mac\" style=\"\">Popular Note-Taking Apps You Can Consider for Mac<\/a><ul><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/onenote-alternatives-for-mac\/#1-how-we-review-software-at-clickup\" style=\"\">How we review software at ClickUp<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/onenote-alternatives-for-mac\/#2-what-should-you-look-for-while-looking-for-a-onenote-alternative-for-mac\" style=\"\">What Should You Look For While Looking for a OneNote Alternative for Mac?<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/onenote-alternatives-for-mac\/#8-the-10-best-microsoft-onenote-alternatives-for-mac\" style=\"\">The 10 Best Microsoft OneNote Alternatives for Mac<\/a><ul><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/onenote-alternatives-for-mac\/#9-1-clickup-best-for-ai-powered-note-taking-and-task-management\" style=\"\">1. ClickUp (Best for AI-powered note-taking and task management)<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/onenote-alternatives-for-mac\/#20-2-apple-notes-best-for-seamless-mac-os-integration\" style=\"\">2. Apple Notes (Best for seamless Mac OS integration)<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/onenote-alternatives-for-mac\/#26-3-evernote-best-for-power-users-who-live-in-their-notes\" style=\"\">3. Evernote (Best for power users who live in their notes)<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/onenote-alternatives-for-mac\/#32-4-obsidian-best-for-local-first-markdown-powered-note-taking\" style=\"\">4. Obsidian (Best for local-first, markdown-powered note-taking)<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/onenote-alternatives-for-mac\/#38-5-notion-best-for-building-a-second-brain-on-your-mac-version\" style=\"\">5. Notion (Best for building a second brain on your Mac version)<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/onenote-alternatives-for-mac\/#44-6-joplin-best-for-privacy-first-note-taking\" style=\"\">6. Joplin (Best for privacy-first note-taking)<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/onenote-alternatives-for-mac\/#49-7-simplenote-best-for-minimalists-who-just-want-to-write\" style=\"\">7. Simplenote (Best for minimalists who just want to write)<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/onenote-alternatives-for-mac\/#55-8-bear-best-for-writers-and-markdown-enthusiasts\" style=\"\">8. Bear (Best for writers and markdown enthusiasts)<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/onenote-alternatives-for-mac\/#60-9-zoho-notebook-best-free-note-taking-app-with-a-beautiful-ui\" style=\"\">9. Zoho Notebook (Best free Note-taking app with a beautiful UI)<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/onenote-alternatives-for-mac\/#66-10-google-keep-best-for-quick-sticky-note-style-ideas\" style=\"\">10. Google Keep (Best for quick, sticky note-style ideas)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"0-popular-note-taking-apps-you-can-consider-for-mac\">Popular Note-Taking Apps You Can Consider for Mac<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><\/td><td><strong>Key Features<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Best for<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Pricing*<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/app.clickup.com\/signup\"><strong>ClickUp<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td>ClickUp Docs, AI Assistant (ClickUp Brain), real-time collaboration, templates, bi-directional linking<\/td><td>Freelancers, startups, mid-sized, and enterprise teams<\/td><td>Free plan available; Customizations for enterprises<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Apple Notes<\/strong><\/td><td>MacOS-native, rich media embeds, Smart Folders, Quick Note, note locking<\/td><td>Apple users, students, and personal note-takers<\/td><td>Free (included with Apple devices)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Evernote<\/strong><\/td><td>Web clipper, notebook stacks, powerful search, task integration<\/td><td>Professionals, students, writers, and researchers<\/td><td>Free; Starts at $14.99\/mo<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Obsidian<\/strong><\/td><td>Markdown editor, bi-directional linking, graph view, plugin support<\/td><td>Writers, developers, and knowledge management pros<\/td><td>Free; Starts at $5\/month<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Notion<\/strong><\/td><td>End-to-end encryption, Markdown support, customizable sync, and offline mode<\/td><td>Block-based editing, linked databases, templates, real-time collaboration<\/td><td>Free; Paid from $10\/user\/mo<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Joplin<\/strong><\/td><td>Creative teams, students, and professionals<\/td><td>Open-source fans, developers, and budget users<\/td><td>Free; Custom pricing<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Simplenote<\/strong><\/td><td>Fast sync, Markdown support, version history, tag-based sorting<\/td><td>Writers, bloggers, and distraction-free notetakers<\/td><td>Free<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Bear<\/strong><\/td><td>Beautiful Markdown editor, tag-based organization, focus mode, themes<\/td><td>Creative teams, students and professionals<\/td><td>Free; Starts at $2.99\/month<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Zoho Notebook<\/strong><\/td><td>Smart card system, voice notes, cross-platform sync, notebook covers<\/td><td>Freelancers, educators, and privacy-conscious users<\/td><td>Free<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Google Keep<\/strong><\/td><td>Sticky-note UI, voice notes with transcription, Google ecosystem integration<\/td><td>Casual users, families, and Google Workspace teams<\/td><td>Free (with Google account)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">*Please check the tool website for the latest pricing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<div style=\"border: 3px solid #000000; border-radius: 0%; background-color: #f6f6f6; \" class=\"ub-styled-box ub-bordered-box wp-block-ub-styled-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-b16d9eca-3d92-4f52-84ee-9f496faa7321\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-how-we-review-software-at-clickup\">How we review software at ClickUp<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Our editorial team follows a transparent, research-backed, and vendor-neutral process, so you can trust that our recommendations are based on real product value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s a detailed rundown of <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/software-review-methodology\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">how we review software at ClickUp<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-what-should-you-look-for-while-looking-for-a-onenote-alternative-for-mac\">What Should You Look For While Looking for a OneNote Alternative for Mac?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Switching note-taking apps ranks somewhere between untangling headphones and reorganizing your Google Drive\u2014necessary, but tedious. If you&#8217;re hunting for a OneNote alternative on the Mac version, here are five things to watch for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-features\">\ud83d\udcad Features<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Can it handle the Apple Pencil? Clip from Safari? Tag, search, and stack your notes neatly? Microsoft Office OneNote offers a lot, but it can feel clunky on macOS. Prioritize features like Spotlight search, Markdown support, or clean offline access\u2014things you&#8217;ll actually use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-pricing\">\ud83e\udd11 Pricing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some note-takers coast on free plans. Others hit a paywall mid-thought. Apps like Bear and Apple Notes are generous with their free offerings, but if you want sync, backups, or AI features, ensure the upgrade is worth it. One-time purchases &gt; subscriptions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-%E2%98%BA%EF%B8%8F-user-reviews\">\u263a\ufe0f User reviews<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ignore extremes. The 3\u20134-star reviews on the native Mac App Store or Reddit are gold. Seek feedback from users on M1\/M2 Macs running macOS Sonoma to catch real issues\u2014sync bugs, clunky UI, or shortcut gaps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-integrations\">\ud83e\udd1d Integrations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If it doesn\u2019t sync with iCloud, Handoff, Shortcuts, and Apple\u2019s core apps, it\u2019s a silo, not a solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-syncing\">\ud83d\udcbb Syncing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You need notes that sync instantly across your MacBook, iPhone, and iPad. OneNote&#8217;s OneDrive-based sync can stumble here.<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color: #d9edf7; color: #31708f; border-left-color: #31708f; \" class=\"ub-styled-box ub-notification-box wp-block-ub-styled-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-fe5b72b6-3f26-4fa0-bc0f-ea9b81c1f7fe\">\n<p id=\"ub-styled-box-notification-content-\">\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Pro Tip: <\/strong>Tired of note-taking that goes nowhere after the meeting ends?<a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/meeting-notes\/\"> This guide to meeting notes<\/a> will show you how to keep everything structured, action-oriented, and way less likely to disappear into the void (aka your downloads folder).<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-the-10-best-microsoft-onenote-alternatives-for-mac\">The 10 Best Microsoft OneNote Alternatives for Mac<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the ten best Microsoft OneNote alternatives for Mac, apps built to keep up with your ideas, deadlines, and the occasional 2 AM existential spiral where you suddenly need to map out your five-year plan in bullet points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From minimalist note-takers to full-on productivity ecosystems, there\u2019s something here for everyone, including you, color-coded-tab enthusiasts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"9-1-clickup-best-for-ai-powered-note-taking-and-task-management\">1. ClickUp (Best for AI-powered note-taking and task management)<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"864\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/ClickUp-Brain-Summarize-Docs-1.gif\" alt=\"ClickUp-Brain-Summarize-Docs\" class=\"wp-image-435671\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Gather all your notes, summaries, and ideas in ClickUp Docs and enjoy Ai-powered workflows<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re someone who expects your note-taking software to work as smoothly as the rest of your Apple ecosystem, ClickUp feels right at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s fast, responsive, and optimized for macOS\u2014without the weird formatting bugs or lag that come from clunky cross-platform ports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But what really sets ClickUp apart is that it\u2019s not just a notes app. It\u2019s your docs, tasks, AI assistant, and project dashboard\u2014<strong>an everything app for work.<\/strong> That means no more multitasking five tools across twenty browser tabs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"10-enjoy-structured-document-management-with-clickup-docs\">\ud83d\udc9c Enjoy structured document management with ClickUp Docs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s start with <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/features\/docs\">ClickUp Docs<\/a>.&nbsp;Docs offer you dynamic, structured documents built for modern workflows. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-42.gif\" alt=\"ClickUp Docs\" class=\"wp-image-471059\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Organize information with rich formatting and slash commands in ClickUp Docs<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Docs lets you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Format with custom headers, tables, bulleted lists, and rich media<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nest pages and keep content organized without scroll fatigue<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collaborate in real time with your team\u2014comments, edits, and feedback included<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Link directly to tasks, projects, or goals so your notes actually drive work forward<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"11-summarize-your-notes-with-clickup-brain\">\ud83d\udc9c Summarize your notes with ClickUp Brain<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Pair that with <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/ai\">ClickUp Brain<\/a>, your built-in AI assistant, and you\u2019ve got a powerful note-taking companion that actually thinks with you.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/multiple-models-in-clickup-brain-best-chatgpt-alternative.gif\" alt=\"multiple models in clickup brain - best chatgpt alternative\" class=\"wp-image-479717\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Create summaries, action items, and schedule task creation with ClickUp Brain<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cu-buttons\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.clickup.com\/login?product=ai&amp;ai=true&amp;_gl=1*1e3nsn6*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE3NDg1MTA5MjMuQ2p3S0NBandpLURCQmhBNUVpd0FYT0hzR2ZWVUpXbzR0eDZZa1p4RENxNUdaN21jVDhISWRVVUR6Nm05TUVNUWFseHZxQVpoeTlqQ3BSb0NmNlFRQXZEX0J3RQ..*_gcl_au*MTI2NTk5NTIwOC4xNzQyMjAzODc0LjEyNDgxMjEzNzQuMTc0NDcxOTUyOC4xNzQ0NzE5NTM5\" class=\"cu-button cu-button--purple cu-button--improved\">Try ClickUp Brain for free<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>ClickUp Brain summarizes lengthy notes or meeting transcripts into crisp bullet points, so you can get the gist without rereading paragraphs. It also formats your content automatically, keeping everything clean and easy to scan\u2014no manual clean-up required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you need to capture the next steps or delegate follow-ups? Just ask. ClickUp Brain identifies action items as they come up in meetings and can instantly turn them into tasks, complete with assignees and due dates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It can even help rewrite content in different tones or brainstorm ideas when you&#8217;re stuck staring at a blinking cursor. <strong>The best part? Brain includes the power of the best external AI models available today,, including Gemini, Claude, ChatGPT, among others.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"12-quickly-transfer-your-thoughts-to-your-workflow-with-clickup-notepad\">\ud83d\udc9c Quickly transfer your thoughts to your workflow with ClickUp Notepad<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>And when inspiration strikes mid-scroll or during a call, there\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/features\/notepad\">ClickUp Notepad<\/a>\u2014a distraction-free space for capturing quick ideas, to-dos, or draft thoughts before turning them into full-blown docs or tasks later.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXfgpe2zWrd9SBhXNOzyNsR_ifYsUIqyCEu1x3NUTIZ6gxb4lhFlhuHyVWOiUYnB5Dw_T_zK8eGPuzLa-JAvTQZkY7SJqNE1sToL3HaEdFuhW6Dl42xZOccG_wFnyqNyKcln1AenjA?key=haRDY538V8AasJ05CK4nk20-\" alt=\"ClickUp Notepad: onenote alternative for mac\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Draft ideas, to-dos, and short notes during busy calls with ClickUp Notepad<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>ClickUp also supports bi-directional linking, letting you tie any doc directly to a task (and vice versa). So when someone asks, \u201c<em>Where\u2019s the action item from this note?<\/em>\u201d, you won\u2019t have to dig\u2014it\u2019s already connected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"13-take-instant-notes-with-the-clickup-ai-notetaker\">\ud83d\udc9c Take instant notes with the ClickUp AI notetaker<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>And for those who want instant notes after their meetings, the<a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/features\/ai-notetaker\"> ClickUp AI notetaker<\/a> does the job like a pro.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXfqVl0mfHftn439R6SraHUfcAXXiVXporL5FSMiB4XXQWWaw-2ogU5JYH0KWR_aiozPo6jza656W2PTN8K5CrdL8pmcNjCPpA_s-EK196eAyJ24dnUU_kImkS6Sk10Oul7leWtd_A?key=haRDY538V8AasJ05CK4nk20-\" alt=\"ClickUp AI Notetaker: onenote alternative for mac\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Streamline post-meeting workflows with the ClickUp AI Notetaker <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s how it helps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ensures that every decision made is captured and can be shared easily with anyone, whether they were in the room or not<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Captures action items and assigns them to the right people<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Connects every discussion to relevant tasks and files while providing full context\u2014so your team can move forward without needing to rehash the past<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s a quick video on ClickUp&#8217;s AI notetaker turns meeting notes into tasks directly:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"ClickUp&#039;s AI Notetaker: AI Turns Meeting Notes in to Tasks\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6GGarqgfIW8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"14-clickup-meeting-notes-template\">\ud83d\udc9c ClickUp Meeting Notes Template<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Lastly, one can\u2019t miss ClickUp\u2019s massive library of plug-and-play templates that are perfect for recurring workflows, such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/templates\/meeting-notes-kkmvq-6438620H4\">ClickUp Meeting Notes Template<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-cu-image-with-overlay\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><div class=\"cu-image-with-overlay__overlay\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ClickUp-Meeting-Notes-Template.png\" alt=\" ClickUp Meeting Notes Template\" class=\"image skip-lazy cu-image-with-overlay__image\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto\"\/><div class=\"cu-image-with-overlay__cta-wrap\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.clickup.com\/signup?template=kkmvq-6438620\" class=\"cu-image-with-overlay__cta cu-image-with-overlay__cta--#7c68ee\" data-segment-track-click=\"true\" data-segment-section-model-name=\"imageCTA\" data-segment-button-clicked=\"Get free template\" data-segment-props=\"{&quot;location&quot;:&quot;body&quot;,&quot;sectionModelName&quot;:&quot;imageCTA&quot;,&quot;buttonClicked&quot;:&quot;Get free template&quot;}\">Get free template<\/a><\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Capture every key takeaway with the ClickUp Meeting Notes Template to ensure no detail slips through the cracks<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cu-buttons\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.clickup.com\/signup?template=kkmvq-6438620\" class=\"cu-button cu-button--purple cu-button--improved\">Get free template<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"15-clickup-best-features\">ClickUp best features<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Create structured, dynamic documents using ClickUp Docs with rich formatting, nested pages, and embedded media<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collaborate in real time and <strong>link docs directly to tasks<\/strong>, projects, or goals for full project context<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use ClickUp Brain to summarize notes, capture action items, and rewrite content in your tone of choice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Capture quick thoughts<\/strong> and to-dos on the fly with the built-in Notepad\u2014perfect for mid-call ideas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stay consistent with pre-built templates like Meeting Notes that highlight agendas, decisions, and next steps<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"16-clickup-limitations\">ClickUp limitations<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Docs can feel a little overwhelming if you&#8217;re just looking for a simple notes app<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Occasional loading delays when toggling between features<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some users mention a learning curve (translation: there are a lot of buttons)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"17-clickup-pricing\">ClickUp pricing<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"pricing-wrapper\">\n<!-- hide toggle for now -->\n<div class=\"pricing-toggle-container\" style=\"display: none;\">\n    <div class=\"pricing-toggle isMonthly\">\n        <button class=\"pricing-toggle-item \" id=\"yearly-toggle\">\n            Yearly\n        <\/button>\n        <button class=\"pricing-toggle-item pricing-toggle-active\" id=\"monthly-toggle\">\n            Monthly\n        <\/button>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- Dynamic Pricing Cards -->\n    <div class=\"pricing-card-container\">\n                    <div>\n    <div class=\"pricing-card pricing-card-free-forever\" style=\"--primary-color: 0, 184, 132\">\n        <div class=\"pricing-tier\">\n            free forever\n                    <\/div>\n                <div class=\"pricing-price\">\n            <span class=\"pricing-price-wrapper\">\n                <span class=\"pricing-price-yearly\" data-price=\"Free\">\n                                            Free\n                                    <\/span>\n                <span class=\"pricing-price-monthly\" data-price=\"Free\">\n                                            Free\n                                    <\/span>\n            <\/span>\n            <div class=\"tier-foot-note\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"pricing-cta-button-wrapper\">\n                            <!-- Render <button> for other tiers -->\n                <button class=\"cta-button cu-button button\"\n                        data-beta\n                        data-ga-click-tracking\n                        ga-event=\"click web\"\n                        ga-label=\"blog pricing table\"\n                        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Find the<a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/meeting-minutes-software\/\">\u00a0Best Meeting Minutes Software<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"20-2-apple-notes-best-for-seamless-mac-os-integration\">2. Apple Notes (Best for seamless Mac OS integration)<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"964\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Apple-Notes.png\" alt=\"Apple Notes : onenote alternative for mac\" class=\"wp-image-472532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Apple-Notes.png 1280w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Apple-Notes-300x226.png 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Apple-Notes-768x578.png 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Apple-Notes-700x527.png 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>via <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apple.com\/in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><em>Apple<\/em><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re the kind of person who breathes in the Apple ecosystem, uses an iPhone as a remote, an iPad as a second screen, and talks to Siri more than actual humans, Apple Notes is your comfort zone.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s pre-installed, buttery-smooth on Mac, and syncs across your Apple devices without breaking a sweat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The interface is clean, the performance is snappy, and everything just works, no extra sign-ups, no confusing onboarding. It\u2019s the note-taking version of slipping into your favorite hoodie: cozy, familiar, and reliably there when you need it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"21-apple-notes-best-features\">Apple Notes best features<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Deliver macOS-native speed and stability without formatting issues<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Embed rich media like images, PDFs, sketches, and voice memos<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Organize notes with folders, color-coded tags, and Smart Folders<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collaborate on notes with shared editing functionality<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Capture ideas instantly with Quick Note from anywhere on macOS or iPadOS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lock sensitive notes with a password, Touch ID, or Face ID for extra security<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"22-apple-notes-limitations\">Apple Notes limitations<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>No cross-platform version (Windows\/Android users, sorry\u2014you&#8217;re out)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lacks advanced features like templates, AI help, or bi-directional linking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Limited formatting options compared to other power-user tools<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"23-apple-notes-pricing\">Apple Notes pricing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Free<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"24-apple-notes-ratings-and-reviews\">Apple Notes ratings and reviews<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>G2<\/strong>: Not enough reviews<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Capterra<\/strong>: Not enough reviews<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"25-what-are-users-saying-about-apple-notes\">What are users saying about Apple Notes?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A<a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/AppleNotesGang\/comments\/1hecuwu\/comment\/m247bf1\/?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=web3x&amp;utm_name=web3xcss&amp;utm_term=1&amp;utm_content=share_button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"> Reddit user<\/a> says:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-clickup-clickup-author-quote cu-author-quote undefined\"><blockquote class=\"cu-author-quote__quote\"><p>I broke 1000 notes this past week, with a nice mix of .PDF\u2019s and pictures included, and have no issues syncing between an iPhone, iPad, and my Mac.<\/p><\/blockquote><figure class=\"cu-author-quote__author-group\"><figcaption class=\"cu-author-quote__author-info\"><cite class=\"cu-author-quote__author-name\">Reddit user<\/cite><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"border: 3px solid #9b51e0; border-radius: 0%; background-color: inherit; \" class=\"ub-styled-box ub-bordered-box wp-block-ub-styled-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-041c88d1-251b-4d8a-8f86-3864b556a461\">\n<p id=\"ub-styled-box-bordered-content-\"><strong>\ud83d\udceeClickUp Insight:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/team-communication-survey\/\"><strong> <\/strong>37% of workers send follow-up notes or meeting minute<\/a>s to track action items, but 36% still rely on other, fragmented methods. Without a unified system for capturing decisions, key insights you need may get buried in chats, emails, or spreadsheets.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With<a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/signup\"> ClickUp<\/a>,<strong> <\/strong>you can instantly turn conversations into actionable tasks across all your tasks, chats, and docs, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cu-buttons\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.clickup.com\/signup\" class=\"cu-button cu-button--purple cu-button--improved\">Try ClickUp for Free<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"background-color: #d9edf7; color: #31708f; border-left-color: #31708f; \" class=\"ub-styled-box ub-notification-box wp-block-ub-styled-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-2ba241f5-e40c-4e1e-b8da-f986d173ce80\">\n<p id=\"ub-styled-box-notification-content-\"><strong>\ud83d\udca1 Pro Tip: <\/strong>Not all note-taking methods are created equal. Some are brilliant, others\u2026 not so much. Learn the difference (and find your style) with this<a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/note-taking-methods\/\"> smart breakdown of note-taking techniques<\/a>. Your future self will thank you\u2014and maybe even stay organized. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Master the art of seamless sharing: Learn how to<a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/how-to-share-notes\/\"> share notes<\/a> without the chaos.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"26-3-evernote-best-for-power-users-who-live-in-their-notes\">3. Evernote (Best for power users who live in their notes)<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"873\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Evernote-1400x873.png\" alt=\"Evernote: onenote alternative for mac\" class=\"wp-image-472535\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Evernote-1400x873.png 1400w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Evernote-300x187.png 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Evernote-768x479.png 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Evernote-1536x958.png 1536w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Evernote-700x437.png 700w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Evernote.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>via <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/evernote.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><em>Evernote<\/em><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Evernote has been in the note-taking game longer than most apps have been alive. It\u2019s the OG\u2014back when \u201ccloud sync\u201d was still a buzzword, not just a given. And while it\u2019s had its ups and downs (we all experimented in the 2010s), it\u2019s still a powerful tool for organizing, storing, and syncing all kinds of notes, especially if you\u2019re a Mac user with a flair for structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you love categorizing everything, clipping articles like a digital squirrel, and turning notes into full productivity hubs, Evernote might be your jam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"27-evernote-best-features\">Evernote best features<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Save full web pages, articles, or screenshots with the Web Clipper<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Organize content using notebook stacks for <strong>structured categorization<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Search across typed, scanned, and handwritten content with OCR<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add tasks, set reminders, and assign due dates directly inside notes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sync notes<\/strong> across all devices for seamless access anytime, anywhere<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"28-evernote-limitations\">Evernote limitations<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The free plan is pretty limited (and kind of nudges you toward upgrading)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>User interface can feel a bit clunky compared to sleeker Mac-native apps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sync issues are occasionally reported if you&#8217;re juggling lots of large attachments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"29-evernote-pricing\">Evernote pricing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Free<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Personal<\/strong>: $14.99\/month per user<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Professional<\/strong>: $17.99\/month per user<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Teams<\/strong>: Custom pricing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"30-evernote-ratings-and-reviews\">Evernote ratings and reviews<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>G2<\/strong>: 4.4\/5 (2,000+ reviews)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Capterra<\/strong>: 4.4\/5 (7,000+ reviews)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"31-what-are-users-saying-about-evernote\">What are users saying about Evernote?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A<a href=\"https:\/\/www.g2.com\/products\/evernote\/reviews\/evernote-review-10738892\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"> G2 user<\/a> says:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-clickup-clickup-author-quote cu-author-quote undefined\"><blockquote class=\"cu-author-quote__quote\"><p>Evernote is helpful because you can customize your organization to your needs and type of work you are doing.<\/p><\/blockquote><figure class=\"cu-author-quote__author-group\"><figcaption class=\"cu-author-quote__author-info\"><cite class=\"cu-author-quote__author-name\">G2 user<\/cite><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color: #d9edf7; color: #31708f; border-left-color: #31708f; \" class=\"ub-styled-box ub-notification-box wp-block-ub-styled-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-542daf2d-171b-4665-883f-3dd956235381\">\n<p id=\"ub-styled-box-notification-content-\"><strong>\ud83d\udca1 Pro Tip:<\/strong> Tired of drowning in meeting notes? Discover how<a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/ai-note-summarizers\/\"> AI note summarizes<\/a> can do the heavy lifting so you can focus on sounding brilliant instead of scribbling frantically.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"32-4-obsidian-best-for-local-first-markdown-powered-note-taking\">4. Obsidian (Best for local-first, markdown-powered note-taking)<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXclW1tcpD-axJ3bVl3yQpd6vfIskcRjQik6mpP84Dt0cg5UO3mwlRJCs13tcDSaoIeYRFXtCTXBia6Ne1qnAnql6g185KNmqOGCKCbk0hjIVtx46EXmCzukiXjfDED1KBN9eNM96g?key=haRDY538V8AasJ05CK4nk20-\" alt=\"Obsidian: onenote alternative for mac\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Via <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/obsidian.md\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><em>Obsidian<\/em><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>If Evernote is the suit-and-tie executive of note-taking, Obsidian is the indie hacker who drinks pour-over coffee and writes code in a cabin. It\u2019s minimalist, Markdown-based, and fiercely local-first, meaning your notes stay on your device unless you <em>want<\/em> them to sync.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Obsidian isn\u2019t trying to be cute\u2014it\u2019s trying to be <em>useful<\/em>. Especially if you\u2019re a Mac user who wants total control over your knowledge base, no fluff attached.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"33-obsidian-best-features\">Obsidian best features<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Write with a clean, distraction-free Markdown editor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Link notes bidirectionally to build a connected knowledge base<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visualize ideas with an <strong>interactive graph view<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Store notes locally with <strong>offline-first access<\/strong> and no forced cloud sync<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Customize your setup with plugins for themes, automation, and more<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"34-obsidian-limitations\">Obsidian limitations<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It might be too barebones for casual users or folks who hate Markdown<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No built-in collaboration features<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Syncing across multiple devices requires a paid add-on<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"35-obsidian-pricing\">Obsidian pricing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Free&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Obsidian Sync<\/strong>: $5\/month per user<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Obsidian Publish<\/strong>: $10\/month per user<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Catalyst<\/strong>: Starts at $25\/month per user<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Commercial license<\/strong>: $50\/user\/year<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"36-obsidian-ratings-and-reviews\">Obsidian ratings and reviews<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>G2:<\/strong> Not enough reviews<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Capterra:<\/strong> 4.9\/ 5<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"37-what-are-users-saying-about-obsidian\">What are users saying about Obsidian?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.capterra.com\/p\/236468\/Obsidian\/#Capterra___6445863\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Capterra user<\/a> says:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-clickup-clickup-author-quote cu-author-quote undefined\"><blockquote class=\"cu-author-quote__quote\"><p>It was helpful in importing and reading markdown notes that I had exported from Mac Notes.<\/p><\/blockquote><figure class=\"cu-author-quote__author-group\"><figcaption class=\"cu-author-quote__author-info\"><cite class=\"cu-author-quote__author-name\">Capterra user<\/cite><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color: #d9edf7; color: #31708f; border-left-color: #31708f; \" class=\"ub-styled-box ub-notification-box wp-block-ub-styled-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-1dac618c-cf1e-4b3d-923d-4c94d81d0a03\">\n<p id=\"ub-styled-box-notification-content-\">\ud83d\udcda <strong>Read more: <\/strong>Still drowning in a sea of half-finished notes and rogue bullet points?<a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/how-to-organize-notes\/\"> Here\u2019s how to actually organize your notes<\/a> so they stop looking like a crime board from a detective show and start working like a real productivity system.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"38-5-notion-best-for-building-a-second-brain-on-your-mac-version\">5. Notion (Best for building a second brain on your Mac version)<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXezWAuhGcSMubCYcfy0r9GnwXCy5ERg9zfhXtfGSXdlX_kbi_FwZ8CffUZXsNR9YVPaliCvU_38XudT-b_LkVfmI6RL5YgdqYBJumLHaf6VQHCWvMQmSEvHrFYIVWrjfpwFE2v_dQ?key=haRDY538V8AasJ05CK4nk20-\" alt=\"Notion: onenote alternative for mac\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Via <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.notion.com\/notes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><em>Notion<\/em><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Notion is what happens when a notebook, a wiki, and a task manager come together to collaborate. It\u2019s sleek, powerful, and\u2014let\u2019s be honest\u2014a little addictive once you fall down the rabbit hole of building dashboards and templates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want a note taking app that\u2019s as much about systems as it is about scribbles, Notion is a strong contender.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"39-notion-best-features\">Notion best features<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Structure content flexibly with pages and drag-and-drop blocks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Link databases across pages for scalable, customizable systems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use built-in or custom templates to speed up repeat workflows<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collaborate in real time with comments, mentions, and shared pages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sync notes and clipped web content across devices with cloud storage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"40-notion-limitations\">Notion limitations<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Performance can lag with large databases<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some users find the learning curve steep<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Offline mode isn\u2019t always the most reliable<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"41-notion-pricing\">Notion pricing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Free<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Plus:<\/strong> $12\/month per user<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Business<\/strong>: $24\/month per user<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Enterprise: <\/strong>Custom pricing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"42-notion-ratings-and-reviews\">Notion ratings and reviews<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>G2<\/strong>: 4.7\/5 (5,000+ reviews)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Capterra<\/strong>: 4.7\/5 (2,000+ reviews)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"43-what-are-users-saying-about-notion\">What are users saying about Notion?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g2.com\/products\/notion\/reviews\/notion-review-11210928\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">G2 user<\/a> says:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-clickup-clickup-author-quote cu-author-quote undefined\"><blockquote class=\"cu-author-quote__quote\"><p>It optimizes information sharing within the team.<\/p><\/blockquote><figure class=\"cu-author-quote__author-group\"><figcaption class=\"cu-author-quote__author-info\"><cite class=\"cu-author-quote__author-name\">G2 user<\/cite><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"border: 3px solid #9b51e0; border-radius: 0%; background-color: inherit; \" class=\"ub-styled-box ub-bordered-box wp-block-ub-styled-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-51fa048d-b006-4a13-afe8-b03665c0381d\">\n<p id=\"ub-styled-box-bordered-content-\">\ud83d\udc40 <strong>Fun Fact<\/strong>: Thomas Edison kept <a href=\"https:\/\/www.journalinghabit.com\/journals-thomas-edison-productivity\/#:~:text=Throughout%20Edison's%20life%2C%20journaling%20was,see%20what%20I%20could%20learn.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">over 5 million pages<\/a> of notes throughout his life\u2014so many that he once said that his main job was to gather ideas and make notes.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"44-6-joplin-best-for-privacy-first-note-taking\">6. Joplin (Best for privacy-first note-taking)<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXd0rVZDdvwAZyJH9MUHf635sAevnQrODf5Ek3u3ZrkjEqW6wD7Mq6l5mvOe9bDVmGdDhBqXo_-tb8548Y1jAOv743FRbV6qX1tB2fum66df0VaIx5f19sV2PKCl7YbBLSgBCg9p3w?key=haRDY538V8AasJ05CK4nk20-\" alt=\"Joplin: onenote alternative for mac\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Via <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/joplinapp.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><em>Joplin<\/em><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re someone who reads privacy policies for fun (or at least out of principle), Joplin will speak to your encrypted soul. It\u2019s an open-source, Markdown-friendly note app that puts data ownership front and centre. No surprise terms, no random sync issues\u2014just notes that stay yours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Joplin is especially appealing for Mac users who want cross-platform access <em>without<\/em> trusting a faceless cloud.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"45-joplin-best-features\">Joplin best features<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Protect notes with <strong>end-to-end encryption<\/strong> by default<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Write freely with Markdown support for code, checklists, and formatting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Save full articles or screenshots using the Web Clipper browser extension<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sync across Dropbox, OneDrive, Nextcloud, or your own server<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access and edit all notes offline without missing a beat<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"46-joplin-limitations\">Joplin limitations<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>UI feels a bit outdated compared to flashier options<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collaboration features? Still a work in progress<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The plugin system can be clunky for non-techies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"47-joplin-pricing\">Joplin pricing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Free<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Joplin Cloud: <\/strong>Custom pricing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"48-joplin-ratings-and-reviews\">Joplin ratings and reviews<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>G2<\/strong>: 4.8\/5 (50+ reviews)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Capterra<\/strong>: Not enough reviews to provide a reliable rating<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color: #d9edf7; color: #31708f; border-left-color: #31708f; \" class=\"ub-styled-box ub-notification-box wp-block-ub-styled-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-bb38d6f9-126e-48d5-ab39-92fbab672fc6\">\n<p id=\"ub-styled-box-notification-content-\">\ud83d\udcda<strong>Read more: <\/strong>AI isn\u2019t just for writing emails or generating cat memes. Discover<a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/ai-note-taking-apps\/\"> the best AI tools for note-taking<\/a> and how they can help you capture, sort, and even <em>think<\/em> better.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"49-7-simplenote-best-for-minimalists-who-just-want-to-write\">7. Simplenote (Best for minimalists who just want to write)<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXcqc4LiTVs43lniNUvCcnN5XJ5IkBiDggY8KvTZ-Dfufutq8CG5BCrnVq7-6IBC1FUpBVjlBffpOJr-5mJUSUYyHYH6Cabrjc5zn-Yjh0XYem7-O62pO6Dfi6OxAyprHGYL-10DXw?key=haRDY538V8AasJ05CK4nk20-\" alt=\"Simplenote\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Via <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/simplenote.com\/2017\/02\/14\/try-the-new-macos-beta\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><em>Simplenote<\/em><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Simplenote is what it sounds like: a simple, distraction-free note-taking app. No crazy formatting. No bloated task integrations. No AI! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just words. On a screen. Like nature intended. (or like it&#8217;s 2001)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re on a Mac and want your notes to stay sleek, synced, and uncluttered, this one\u2019s a no-brainer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"50-simplenote-best-features\">Simplenote best features<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sync notes instantly across all devices with lightning-fast performance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Format with ease using clean, no-frills Markdown support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Restore ideas anytime with built-in version history<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Organize effortlessly using simple, <strong>searchable tags<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Focus better with a distraction-free, minimalist interface<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"51-simplenote-limitations\">Simplenote limitations<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>No support for file attachments or embedded media<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No collaboration features<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It can feel too barebones for power users<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"52-simplenote-pricing\">Simplenote pricing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Free&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"53-simplenote-ratings-and-reviews\">Simplenote ratings and reviews<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>G2<\/strong>: 4.2\/5 (30+ reviews)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Capterra:<\/strong> Not enough reviews<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"54-what-are-users-saying-about-simplenote\">What are users saying about Simplenote?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g2.com\/products\/simplenote\/reviews\/simplenote-review-8335467\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">G2 user<\/a> says:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-clickup-clickup-author-quote cu-author-quote undefined\"><blockquote class=\"cu-author-quote__quote\"><p>It&#8217;s help me lot in meeting to notedown the important things.<\/p><\/blockquote><figure class=\"cu-author-quote__author-group\"><figcaption class=\"cu-author-quote__author-info\"><cite class=\"cu-author-quote__author-name\">G2 user<\/cite><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"border: 3px solid #9b51e0; border-radius: 0%; background-color: inherit; \" class=\"ub-styled-box ub-bordered-box wp-block-ub-styled-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-3b1fc473-b2a8-4555-a58b-c5caeef7b2e4\">\n<p id=\"ub-styled-box-bordered-content-\">\ud83d\udc40 <strong>Fun Fact<\/strong>: The <a href=\"https:\/\/imperiumromanum.pl\/en\/article\/literature-in-ancient-rome\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">world&#8217;s oldest known \u201cnotebook\u201d<\/a> was discovered in Vindolanda, a Roman fort in Britain. The wooden tablets date back to the 1st century AD and include shopping lists, invitations, and military records.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"55-8-bear-best-for-writers-and-markdown-enthusiasts\">8. Bear (Best for writers and markdown enthusiasts)<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXf9Q4SWNd7mjAIemgRZM1oX7seLmbv8_7vhC17-d07u8NaW9KShYnLeN2bKIaYdYuv9mtalKalxb3hFNn4UKXK6025mmzbJw0jmFaDPG8NPlVzWH6LXZ3rpBufcUARhkew4Adnj?key=haRDY538V8AasJ05CK4nk20-\" alt=\"Bear\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Via <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/bear.app\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><em>Bear<\/em><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Bear feels like Apple itself made a notes app\u2014but decided to make it <em>aesthetic<\/em>. It\u2019s sleek, beautifully designed, and built for people who love writing\u2026 or at least love pretending they\u2019re writing a novel while sipping espresso.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re a Mac user wanting your notes to be clean, stylish, and elegantly tagged, Bear\u2019s paws-itively everything you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"56-bear-best-features\">Bear best features<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Format effortlessly with rich, instant Markdown support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Organize notes using <strong>hashtag-based tagging<\/strong> and dynamic folders<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Write distraction-free with a clean, immersive Focus Mode<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Customize your workspace with beautifully designed themes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Export notes in multiple formats like PDF, DOCX, and even JPG<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"57-bear-limitations\">Bear limitations<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Only works on Apple devices (sorry, Android fans)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No real-time collaboration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Syncing requires a paid plan<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"58-bear-pricing\">Bear pricing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Free trial for 14 days&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bear Pro<\/strong>: $2.99\/month per user<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"59-bear-ratings-and-reviews\">Bear ratings and reviews<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>G2<\/strong>: 4.6\/5 (40+ reviews)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Capterra<\/strong>: 4.5\/5 (11 reviews)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color: #d9edf7; color: #31708f; border-left-color: #31708f; \" class=\"ub-styled-box ub-notification-box wp-block-ub-styled-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-d195c4cc-2fd1-4300-bc83-5196df5ea7a9\">\n<p id=\"ub-styled-box-notification-content-\">\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Pro Tip<\/strong>: Watching a 45-minute video to remember two bullet points? There\u2019s a better way. Master the art of pulling key insights without hitting pause 47 times in this<a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/how-to-take-notes-from-a-video\/\"> guide to taking notes from a video format<\/a>. Your play button deserves a break.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"60-9-zoho-notebook-best-free-note-taking-app-with-a-beautiful-ui\">9. Zoho Notebook (Best free Note-taking app with a beautiful UI)<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXcYRdzCNiZPHS18W8XI1jiHWGPljno9SKa96fVaUGcDKecxadTgXLP2jglunb-5w0dFGZ9IjGW9l_z_2R5KzjUf9iDlPXcx9cdmLGD_Qo9SGr2rRMD0gaEQNujvVELPKIVNqB0-HA?key=haRDY538V8AasJ05CK4nk20-\" alt=\"Zoho Notebook\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Via <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoho.com\/notebook\/ai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><em>Zoho Notebook<\/em><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Zoho Notebook often flies under the radar, but it\u2019s a surprisingly capable (and completely free) note-taking app, especially if you like your pretty, colorful, and cloud-synced tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s also a great choice for Mac users who want cross-platform compatibility <em>without<\/em> sacrificing design or features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"61-zoho-notebook-best-features\">Zoho Notebook best features<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Organize content with a <strong>smart card system<\/strong> for text, audio, checklists, and more<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Record voice notes directly into your notebooks for on-the-go idea capture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sync across macOS, iOS, Android, and web\u2014all for free<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Personalize notebooks with <strong>custom cover images<\/strong> for a visual touch<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clip full articles, screenshots, or simplified text with the <strong>web clipper<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"62-zoho-notebook-limitations\">Zoho Notebook limitations<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lacks advanced search and tagging features<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No task or project management tools<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collaboration is limited to basic sharing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"63-zoho-notebook-pricing\">Zoho Notebook pricing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Free&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Zoho Pro and Business: <\/strong>Custom pricing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"64-zoho-notebook-ratings-and-reviews\">Zoho Notebook ratings and reviews<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>G2<\/strong>: 4.5\/5 (87 reviews)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Capterra<\/strong>: 4.4\/5 (74 reviews)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"65-what-are-users-saying-about-zoho\">What are users saying about Zoho?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g2.com\/products\/zoho-one\/reviews\/zoho-one-review-8241626\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">G2 user<\/a> says:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-clickup-clickup-author-quote cu-author-quote undefined\"><blockquote class=\"cu-author-quote__quote\"><p>We have been using our organisation&#8217;s Zoho services for years, and it has been an incredible journey.<\/p><\/blockquote><figure class=\"cu-author-quote__author-group\"><figcaption class=\"cu-author-quote__author-info\"><cite class=\"cu-author-quote__author-name\">G2 user<\/cite><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"border: 3px solid #9b51e0; border-radius: 0%; background-color: inherit; \" class=\"ub-styled-box ub-bordered-box wp-block-ub-styled-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-2457fba3-6c5b-44a4-8240-0cdf31b0e6e1\">\n<p id=\"ub-styled-box-bordered-content-\">\ud83d\udc40 <strong>Fun Fact<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/news.artnet.com\/art-world\/art-bites-leonardo-mirror-writing-2473530#:~:text=The%20most%20widely%20accepted%20theory,when%20examining%20potential%20Leonardo%20works.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Leonardo da Vinci<\/a> wrote extensively in mirror writing. His notebooks weren\u2019t just masterpieces of observation and invention\u2014they were written backwards, readable only with a mirror.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"66-10-google-keep-best-for-quick-sticky-note-style-ideas\">10. Google Keep (Best for quick, sticky note-style ideas)<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXcBvtwrRniY6MVzSgmrfWn0AnSe6ZLZHQMim4MNU-ZQ9m7bL7AfxCjbN3UVUd-2a2I5X39R3DhfAUo7UQKEgCrX-otVA12avySYZJyjNXZ-ZcFRh5ecv1m3YvsNkQjaKR9_kBinzA?key=haRDY538V8AasJ05CK4nk20-\" alt=\"Google Keep\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Via <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/keep.google.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><em>Google Keep<\/em><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Google Keep is what happens when sticky notes and cloud sync have a baby. It\u2019s not the most powerful note-taking app, but it\u2019s great at one thing: capturing quick thoughts <em>fast<\/em>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plus, it works well on Mac versions via the browser and syncs effortlessly with your Google account. If you like minimalism and need something that can keep up with your scattered brain, this one\u2019s golden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"67-google-keep-best-features\">Google Keep best features<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Organize ideas visually using <strong>color-coded notes<\/strong> that feel like digital sticky notes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Record voice memos and get instant transcriptions for hands-free note-taking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Set time-based or <strong>location-based reminders<\/strong> to never miss tasks or ideas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use labels and pins to prioritize and categorize your notes effortlessly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Integrate seamlessly with Google Docs, Calendar, and Chrome for cross-device access<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"68-google-keep-limitations\">Google Keep limitations<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>No folder system (just labels)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Very limited formatting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Not great for long-form writing or complex projects<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"69-google-keep-pricing\">Google Keep pricing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Free<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"70-google-keep-ratings-and-reviews\">Google Keep ratings and reviews<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>G2: <\/strong>Not enough reviews<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Capterra<\/strong>: 4.8\/5 (228 reviews)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color: #d9edf7; color: #31708f; border-left-color: #31708f; \" class=\"ub-styled-box ub-notification-box wp-block-ub-styled-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-48ecd2a2-944b-4bb5-a961-7923eb6d525a\">\n<p id=\"ub-styled-box-notification-content-\"><strong>\ud83d\udca1 Pro Tip: <\/strong>Take notes like a team that talks: Discover the secret to<a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/collaborative-note-taking\/\"> collaborative note-taking<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"71-start-taking-smarter-notes-on-your-mac-with-clickup\">Start Taking Smarter Notes on Your Mac with ClickUp<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your Mac is sleek, fast, and built for people who get things done, and your note-taking app should be the same. If you&#8217;re tired of clunky interfaces, missing features, or tools that feel like they need an instruction manual (and a coffee), ClickUp is your upgrade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re creating notes in a meeting, connecting them to tasks, or letting <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/lp\/ai?utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_campaign=gs_cpc_arlv_nnc_brand_trial_all-devices_troas_lp_x_all-departments_x_brand&amp;utm_content=all-countries_kw-target_text_all-industries_all-features_all-use-cases_clickup_features_ai_broad&amp;utm_term=b_clickup%20brain&amp;utm_creative=688693878147_BrandChallenger_BRAIN_Jan-24_rsa&amp;utm_custom1=&amp;utm_custom2=&amp;utm_lptheme=&amp;utm_lpmod=&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=19826757985&amp;gbraid=0AAAAACR5vIKp0e9d8Bpxzh7HfoHWs9RXl&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwi-DBBhA5EiwAXOHsGZmzGmsyGcaEzoBEf58tmgtjhtIMqY1xI2XvpHdyRsTTdv_yw8xeBBoC94AQAvD_BwE\">ClickUp Brain<\/a> do the heavy lifting with summaries and follow-ups, this is<a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/note-taking-apps-for-mac\/\"> note-taking<\/a> the way it <em>should<\/em> be: fluid, intelligent, and useful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So if you\u2019re looking for a Microsoft OneNote alternative that fits right into your Mac setup (without making you miss OneNote\u2019s clunkier quirks), ClickUp it is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/app.clickup.com\/signup\">Sign up for the ClickUp <\/a>free version today and let your notes do more than just sit there.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>OneNote for Mac is a solid note-taking tool. It\u2019s organized and flexible and has helped plenty of people capture everything from grocery lists to genius-level brainstorming sessions. But if you&#8217;re a Mac version user, you\u2019ve probably noticed a few rough edges. 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